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Senior Director, Litigation
at Moderna
Role Overview Senior Director of Litigation responsible for leading and managing complex global litigation matters, including product liability defense, government investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and commercial disputes. Oversee a diverse portfolio of cases and work with executive leadership to assess, prioritize, and respond to legal risk strategically and at scale.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute Moderna’s global litigation strategy, overseeing a diverse portfolio of cases.
Assess and prioritize litigation risk, ensuring responses match risk level and business impact.
Act as lead strategist in high-exposure government investigations, subpoenas, and regulatory actions.
Demonstrate extensive hands‑on litigation experience – working directly with outside counsel, overseeing discovery, managing case strategy, and guiding settlement negotiations.
Prepare and support Moderna employees for depositions, government interviews, and investigations.
Develop and implement internal protocols for handling subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and litigation responses.
Proactively assess, prioritize, and mitigate legal risks, collaborating with Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Commercial teams.
Advise senior leadership on high‑profile legal matters, litigation trends, and evolving issues.
Leverage generative AI and other advanced technologies in litigation strategy, discovery, and cost management.
Manage external counsel relationships strategically, ensuring alignment with business goals and cost‑effectiveness.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the U.S.
15+ years of litigation experience, with significant in‑house experience at a life sciences company and a top‑tier law firm specializing in life sciences litigation.
Extensive hands‑on experience managing complex litigation matters, including product liability, commercial disputes, and regulatory enforcement actions.
Proven success leading responses to government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement actions from agencies such as the DOJ, FDA, SEC, and foreign bodies.
Exceptional ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to legal risks strategically and scalably.
Experience preparing and guiding employees through depositions, government interviews, and investigations.
Track record leading and managing external counsel, including budget oversight, litigation strategy, and case resolution.
Innovation mindset and curiosity about emerging legal technologies, especially AI.
Ability to lead with confidence, discretion, and pragmatism in a high‑visibility role.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence executive leadership and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
Pay & Benefits
Salary range: $209,000 – $376,000 per year.
Potential annual discretionary bonus and equity awards subject to company plan eligibility.
Best‑in‑class healthcare coverage and voluntary benefit programs.
Well‑being support: fitness, mindfulness, mental health.
Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
Generous paid time off, vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and discretionary year‑end shutdown.
Savings and investment opportunities.
Location‑specific perks and extras.
About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, Moderna has aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world‑class team. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people drive scientific progress and culture. We have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
Working Model Moderna embraces a 70/30 work model – 70% in‑office and 30% remote – to foster innovation, teamwork, and mentorship.
Equal Opportunities Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, and more. We accept qualified applicants in accordance with E‑Verify and non‑discrimination laws.
Accommodations We offer reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. Contact our Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com for assistance.
Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data subject to U.S. export controls. Only U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are currently eligible to access such information without an export license.
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at Moderna
Role Overview Senior Director of Litigation responsible for leading and managing complex global litigation matters, including product liability defense, government investigations, regulatory enforcement actions, and commercial disputes. Oversee a diverse portfolio of cases and work with executive leadership to assess, prioritize, and respond to legal risk strategically and at scale.
Responsibilities
Lead and execute Moderna’s global litigation strategy, overseeing a diverse portfolio of cases.
Assess and prioritize litigation risk, ensuring responses match risk level and business impact.
Act as lead strategist in high-exposure government investigations, subpoenas, and regulatory actions.
Demonstrate extensive hands‑on litigation experience – working directly with outside counsel, overseeing discovery, managing case strategy, and guiding settlement negotiations.
Prepare and support Moderna employees for depositions, government interviews, and investigations.
Develop and implement internal protocols for handling subpoenas, regulatory inquiries, and litigation responses.
Proactively assess, prioritize, and mitigate legal risks, collaborating with Compliance, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, and Commercial teams.
Advise senior leadership on high‑profile legal matters, litigation trends, and evolving issues.
Leverage generative AI and other advanced technologies in litigation strategy, discovery, and cost management.
Manage external counsel relationships strategically, ensuring alignment with business goals and cost‑effectiveness.
Qualifications
Juris Doctor (JD) from an accredited law school and an active license to practice law in the U.S.
15+ years of litigation experience, with significant in‑house experience at a life sciences company and a top‑tier law firm specializing in life sciences litigation.
Extensive hands‑on experience managing complex litigation matters, including product liability, commercial disputes, and regulatory enforcement actions.
Proven success leading responses to government investigations, regulatory inquiries, and enforcement actions from agencies such as the DOJ, FDA, SEC, and foreign bodies.
Exceptional ability to assess, prioritize, and respond to legal risks strategically and scalably.
Experience preparing and guiding employees through depositions, government interviews, and investigations.
Track record leading and managing external counsel, including budget oversight, litigation strategy, and case resolution.
Innovation mindset and curiosity about emerging legal technologies, especially AI.
Ability to lead with confidence, discretion, and pragmatism in a high‑visibility role.
Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to advise and influence executive leadership and cross‑functional teams in a fast‑paced, high‑growth environment.
Pay & Benefits
Salary range: $209,000 – $376,000 per year.
Potential annual discretionary bonus and equity awards subject to company plan eligibility.
Best‑in‑class healthcare coverage and voluntary benefit programs.
Well‑being support: fitness, mindfulness, mental health.
Family planning benefits, including fertility, adoption, and surrogacy support.
Generous paid time off, vacation, volunteer days, sabbatical, global recharge days, and discretionary year‑end shutdown.
Savings and investment opportunities.
Location‑specific perks and extras.
About Moderna Since our founding in 2010, Moderna has aspired to build the leading mRNA technology platform, the infrastructure to reimagine how medicines are created and delivered, and a world‑class team. By living our mission, values, and mindsets every day, our people drive scientific progress and culture. We have been recognized as a Science Magazine Top Biopharma Employer, a Fast Company Best Workplace for Innovators, and a Great Place to Work in the U.S.
Working Model Moderna embraces a 70/30 work model – 70% in‑office and 30% remote – to foster innovation, teamwork, and mentorship.
Equal Opportunities Moderna is committed to equal employment opportunity for all applicants, regardless of race, gender, age, disability, veteran status, and more. We accept qualified applicants in accordance with E‑Verify and non‑discrimination laws.
Accommodations We offer reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. Contact our Accommodations team at leavesandaccommodations@modernatx.com for assistance.
Export Control Notice This position may involve access to technology or data subject to U.S. export controls. Only U.S. persons (citizens, lawful permanent residents, asylees, or refugees) are currently eligible to access such information without an export license.
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